Hong devoted himself entirely to study after his long journey, withdrawing from factional struggles as he became a respected scholar of the Qing in the late 18th century.
Hong devoted himself entirely to study after his long journey, withdrawing from factional struggles as he became a respected scholar of the Qing in the late 18th century.
Qianlong Emperor smiled as he listened to the ministers' insincere petitions, their words fueling a nationwide surge of reluctance towards his abdication in the morning's bright sunlight.
Qianlong's reluctance meant most of his sons remained unentitled and shut away, confined to the palace studying with no free contact with the outside world; their lives were marginally better than…
Feng Yinglian arranged for Heshen's appointment as Third-Class Light Chariot Captain and Luan Yi Guard in 1772. He served alongside ten other guards, attending the Qianlong Emperor during inspection tours,…
L Chiu Thng fled toward Guangxi, seeking Qing protection in 1787, as the embattled king became a hunted figure, pushed into flight by the Ty Sn's upheaval unleashed on him shortly after his accession to the L…
Prayer book in #Yiscript (replica)
Paper, cloth, ink
Date of original: AD 1909
#QingDynasty (AD 1644-1911)
China
Uncatalogued
Fuk'anggan led his troops across Luzai Harbor, taking position on an earthen hill as rebels fired into the night below. He kept his composure, commanding his men to hold their ground until dawn broke. At first…
Wenfu made a fatal command error. Over three thousand civilian grain-carriers came running toward the main camp, but he ordered the gates shut, scattering the porters and cutting off supplies. Chaos erupted as…
Yang Yingju hastily mustered Green Standard troops from surrounding towns to support eastern-column forces pushing into Mubang's territory, while ordering western column to seize Tiebi Pass.